Senator Koehler Applauds Ohio as Top State for Business in 2026

COLUMBUS—State Senator Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) applauds Ohio's recent recognition of being named the Top State for Business in 2026. According to CNBC's annual study of all 50 states for business competitiveness, Ohio is ranked as the Top State for the first time. 
 
“In 2007, Ohio was ranked 30th in the country for business, by prioritizing business friendly policies and infrastructure development, we cracked the top five last year and are now first in the nation,” said Senator Koehler. “I'm proud to have supported strong policies to bring businesses to our state, especially lowering income taxes repeatedly over the past 12 years. I look forward to continuing to support ideas that ensure Ohio maintains it's edge as the national leader for business opportunity."

Since 2007, CNBC has scored all 50 states on 138 metrics in 10 broad categories of competitiveness. The study focuses on identifying the factors companies consider when making site selection decisions, and where states are focusing their economic development efforts to win jobs and business. In addition to being ranked the number one overall state, Ohio also ranked first in infrastructure and first in the cost of doing business.

To read more about CNBC's study and how Ohio received its ranking, click here.

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